Reflections from the 2018 ASCRS Conference
At this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) held in Washington D.C. technology and clinical updates were the focus. Nailing refractive outcomes was a frequent theme as no longer is getting 75% accuracy within 20/20-20/40 post op results acceptable. With modern technology as we have at North Toronto…
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IOL Calculations: NTEC’s New Lenstar Technology
Dr. Theodore Rabinovitch On NTEC’s New Lenstar Technology: It’s important to remember that the bar regarding patient expectations about their vision after surgery is continually being raised. When I started doing surgery a three decades ago we were really happy if we achieved outcomes of 20/40-20/60 uncorrected. Now, patients can even be 20/20 and can be unhappy…
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Studies Look at Effects of Marijuana on Vision
Are marijuana’s effects on vision good or bad? Two new studies suggest there isn’t one easy answer, and neither one considers long-term impacts. Original article from American Academy of Ophthalmology Written By: Celia Vimont Reviewed By: Raj K Maturi MD Published: Feb. 28, 2017 One study of tadpoles suggests marijuana may enhance night vision, while a human…
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Pterygium Treatment Options
A pterygium (tuh-RIJ-ee-um) is a growth of fleshy tissue that forms on the sclera, or the white part of your eye. Pterygia are sometimes referred to as “surfer’s eye.” These bumps are non-cancerous, but can be very annoying to deal with and tend to cause discomfort or blurry vision. What Are the Causes? The exact cause of…
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Cataract Surgery and Insurance Coverage
Did you know cataract surgery is the most commonly performed, medically necessary surgery in Canada? In fact, according to the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, one and a half million people have this procedure every year in North America. Some surgeries, including LASIK and refractive aspects of cataract surgery, are considered “convenience procedures,” meaning they are primarily for the…
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Cataract Surgery May Prolong Your Life
Original article posted by the New York Times Author: Jane E. Brody Date posted: December 4, 2017 After 72 very nearsighted years, 55 of them spent wearing Coke-bottle glasses, Jane Quinn of Brooklyn, N.Y., is thrilled with how well she can see since having her cataracts removed last year. “It’s very liberating to be able…
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Health lessons from the Super Bowl remain relevant year-round
Original article from Healio February 5, 2018 While the Super Bowl draws the NFL season to a close, several health issues raised around this year’s game remain important for clinicians to consider. New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks was forced to leave the game in the second quarter following a significant blow to the head,…
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Cataract Surgery and Astigmatism
Original article from Healio Successful cataract surgery involves a multifactorial process that relies on numerous interconnected assessment, planning, and execution procedures. Phacodynamics, which is the effects of the equipment used to perform a cataract procedure on the internal environment of the eye, must be thoroughly understood to maintain a stable anterior chamber and to minimize…
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What is Dry Eye Disease?
Original article posted on Healio Dry eye disease (DED) is a condition of the ocular surface in which multiple factors are responsible for the disturbance of the stability of tear film, leading to changes in vision and symptoms that significantly disrupt the quality of life of many individuals in the United States and elsewhere. There…
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2017 Toronto ZoomerShow
Our team at North Toronto Eye Care is proud to announce that two of our ophthalmologists, Dr. Nataly Pesin and Dr. Vincent Lam, presented at the 2017 Toronto ZoomerShow, a generational lifestyle expo featuring the latest products, trends, and services. Held during the weekend of October 28-29, the ZoomerShow celebrated their 10-year anniversary with over…
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Introducing the new Clareon PanOptix Pro trifocal intraocular lens (IOL), coming soon to North Toronto Eye Surgical Centre. With the use of ENLIGHTEN® NXT Optical Technology, this innovative lens is designed to deliver a full range of vision and enhanced contrast sensitivity following Refractive Lens Exchange or Refractive Cataract Surgery.
North Toronto Eye Care has remained committed to providing patients with the most advanced vision correction technologies available. We are proud to partner with leading innovators like Alcon, and we value the collaboration of all our trusted industry partners who share in our mission to deliver exceptional eye care.
Together, we continue to help patients achieve lasting visual freedom from glasses and contact lenses. The PanOptix® Pro IOL builds on the proven PanOptix® platform, using advanced optical technology to maximize light utilization and support clear vision at distance, intermediate, and near.